The speed limit for Pelverata Road within the Huon Valley Council area has been reduced to 60 kilometres an hour. The new speed limit is a reduction from the previous speed limit of 80km/h on gravel sections of Pelverata Road and 70km/h through the Pelverata township. The Commissioner for Transport recently approved the reduction. New…
Works have begun at the Verona Sands toilet block, located at the western end of Lovering Avenue, Verona Sands. This project is funded from Council’s 2022/2023 Asset Renewal program. Works will include: Installation of ceiling lining Sensor activated LED lights New gutters and fascia Replacement toilet pans, urinals, hand basins and tapware Full internal and…
The Huon Valley Community Vision is a collective effort to chart a sustainable and vibrant future for our region. With a focus on collaboration and input from residents, the vision represents a shared roadmap for the years ahead. Here’s a recap of the journey that brought the Community Vision to life. The Journey to the…
On Saturday 20 May 2023, seven volunteers were honoured at Huon Valley Council’s Community Awards Ceremony held the Huonville Town Hall. In 2022, Huon Valley Council combined what was the Australia Day Awards with the Volunteer Service Awards. Together, the awards are now known as the Huon Valley Community Awards and are presented in May,…
The extraordinary actions of Huon Valley’s William (Bill) Yabsley have been recognised in a special ceremony at Tasmania’s Government House. Mr Yabsley was one of just six Australians to receive a Bravery Medal in August last year. His selfless actions were honoured alongside Australia Day Honours recipients at Government House earlier this month. The Bravery…
Currently on display in ARTBOX and at the Huon Valley Hub is a series of evocative images by local artist Emma Coombes. Called Deadwood, the exhibition draws inspiration from the Huon landscape and the fallen trees and dead branches that serve as a home for wildlife. And, how this environment can inspire our imaginations. “[It’s]…
